This would be a fascinating discussion of the rights of the citizens to "know"..vs the right of the citizens to be protected...IF it weren't for the transparently political agenda of the left.
Durbin brought up legitimate points- how can and why should we- trust any particular branch of government? Checks and balances, of course. If we look simply at principles involved- I frankly shudder to envision a possible CIC Clinton running this program. If it were a lib in the White House I damn well want a grown up watching- so I get "the point". We've not had a liberal running our defense and protection since 9/11...but what are we to do when that day comes?
Don't we all?
But don't worry about it. If she wins they won't bring it up again.
What makes you think a Clinton II would be any different from a Clinton I regime? They (Clintons) consider themselves above the law, and so does the MSM. Hillary has NEVER played by the rules.
Sorry I was away; you've made good points but my feeling regarding a democrat in the WH is that they will do it all anyway whether it's legal or not. And it won't just be for national security issues, which is defensible, imo. But like Clinton, they will use the IRS to go after political enemies.